Drier January made easier as midlife drinkers turn to low or alcohol-free alternatives

New research from independent alcohol education charity Drinkaware reveals that two-thirds (66%) of midlife drinkers have consumed, or would try, lower strength alcoholic drinks – an increase of 15 per cent in just two years.

New study finds tis the season for peak drinking and hangovers

Drinkaware relaunches night-time economy safety scheme

Drinkaware is relaunching its successful Drinkaware Crew scheme with a new name – Nightlife Crew – and a new structure that includes five different training offers to extend the scheme into a wider range of environments.

Drinkaware Cup attracting more walking football teams as midlife men and women see health benefits

Eastenders working with Drinkaware on upcoming storyline

BBC drama EastEnders has been working with Drinkaware on a storyline which will see one of its central characters, Linda Carter, turn to alcohol as she struggles with the mounting pressure on her family.

Less than half of 40 to 64 year old drinkers – the age group most at-risk of alcohol-related health harms – have tried to reduce their drinking (49%), new figures released by independent alcohol education charity, Drinkaware reveal.

Yesterday’s green paper showed a strong focus on prevention across all areas of government policy, and a focus on empowering people and communities. But could the paper have been more ambitious in making an impact where it matters?

Drinkaware responds to new alcohol harm survey

Drinkaware's Dr John Larsen responds to Lancet Report

Drinkaware’s Dr John Larsen responds to today’s Lancet report on Global Alcohol Forecasts and notes that while average UK consumption has decreased it is still almost double the global average. He also gives advice on how to cut down on alcohol.

Drinkaware welcomes new trustees and non-executive director

Almost a third of UK drinkers do not recognise the link between alcohol and heart problems

New evidence from the Drinkaware Monitor 2018, a comprehensive analysis of the UK population’s drinking habits from alcohol education charity Drinkaware and YouGov, has found that almost one third (31%) of UK drinkers do not recognise the link between alcohol and heart problems.

Update: Drinkaware letter to funders and stakeholders regrading criticism of partnership with Public Health England

Update: Read the letter sent from Drinkaware Chief Executive, Elaine Hindal to Drinkaware funders and stakeholders on 14thSeptember 2018, with regards to the criticism our partnership with Public Health England has received from a vocal minority of the public health community.

Drinkaware letter to funders and stakeholders regrading criticism of partnership with Public Health England

Read the letter sent from Drinkaware Chief Executive, Elaine Hindal to Drinkaware funders and stakeholders on 14thSeptember 2018, with regards to the criticism our partnership with Public Health England has received from a vocal minority of the public health community.

Response to Cambridge study on alcohol cancer links

Half of middle aged men who drink alcohol do so due to social pressure

According to a new Drinkaware / YouGov survey, which looks at adult drinking patterns in the UK, almost half (47%) of men between 35 and 75 who drink alcohol do so to fit in, be liked or to not feel left out; compared to only just over a third (36%) of women of the same age.

All Drinkaware's press releases

We are working to correct a technical issue with this press release catalogue page which is resulting in some website users being unable to view all our press releases. Fortunately they are still live on the Drinkaware website for you to view and we include links to them below:

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The research conducted for Drinkaware by Opinion Matters* reveals that the nation’s top five regrets from their work Christmas party were: • Kissing or trying to kiss a colleague (37% of those who had regrets) • Criticising a superior or colleague (24%) • Being aggressive with a colleague (17%)…

The charity has joined forces with Devon and Cornwall Police, Gloucestershire Police, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) Tony Hogg and Martin Surl and local community partnerships to launch a six month pilot of Drinkaware Club Hosts at nightclubs across the region.
Drinkaware Club Hosts are…

The Drinkaware Monitor , an Ipsos MORI survey of young people and their parents’ drinking attitudes and behaviours*, finds that more than four in ten (44%) 10-17 year olds who have ever had an alcoholic drink, do so (at least some of the time) to help cheer themselves up when in a bad mood, feel…

Drinkaware for Education, available free from the charity’s website, incorporates discussion-based activities, role plays and scenarios drawn from everyday situations, to equip young people with information about alcohol and its harmful effects.
Developed with teachers, the new resources are…

Research carried out by ICM* for Drinkaware finds three quarters (73%) of students think universities should take disciplinary action against perpetrators of drunken sexual harassment with over half (61%) wanting their university to campaign against it and (56%) saying there should be counselling…